Jim Harbaugh says Michael Vick should miss a week

Among Jim Harbaugh‘s least-favorite things in life, discussing his players’ injuries certainly ranks right up there.

But on Wednesday, the 49ers coach seemed to enjoy discussing an opponent’s injury, even offering medical advice. Before Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was a full participant in Philadelphia’s practice, Harbaugh, flashing rarely seen deadpan humor, expressed mock concern about Vick playing with a deep bone bruise on his non-throwing hand.

“I think with the (concussion) he had two weeks ago, with the hand injury this week, it would probably be the prudent thing to rest him for a week,” Harbaugh said, before flashing a smile.

Nice try.

Vick told the Philadelphia media he would play against the visiting 49ers “regardless” of what he had to do.

“I think there’s a 100 percent chance I’ll be out there on the field this week,” Vick said.

During the portion of practice open to the media, Crabtree appeared to be running at full speed and Whitner took part in position drills. Gore was in uniform, but was a spectator. Before practice, Harbaugh said it was an “educated guess” that Gore would play Sunday. On Monday, Harbaugh said Gore was “good to go.”

Briefly: Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) did not practice. Maclin ranks among the league’s top 15 in receptions and yards (19, 260).